Jack Whiteley, the founder of Glencrest Seatex that was put into administration last month, has launched Katie Blake Limited. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centres has published its restructuring plan that involves the closing of 11 sites and impacts 465 colleagues.  The aim is to ensure a return to sustainable profitability.  Read more - members only

Results from Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres, half of British Garden Centres group, show a rise in sales and profit but warn of the challenges from rising costs. Read more - members only

Perrywood Garden Centres has today announced the purchase of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, located near Chelmsford in Essex. Read more - members only

HTA Market Update says the strong August sales performance provides some confidence and reassurance that consumer demand for gardening remains strong. Read more - members only

Evergreen Garden Care acquires Econova’s gardening business and strengthens its presence in Scandinavia. Read more - members only

The speakers listed to speak at this month’s Garden Centre Expo are some of the most successful operators and advisers in the UK today. There's also 250 exhibitors. Read more - open to all

Jules Hudson will host the annual competition to find the best Christmas tree in Britain, organised by The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA). Read more - members only

Will Armitage succeeds Alan Down as HTA President with Jane Lawler becoming vice president.   There are awards also for Mike Burks and Majestic Trees. Read more - members only

Trading has begun to rebound says Notcutts as it reveals headline figures for 2023/24, when it was voted Best Employer in the East of England in retail and hospitality. Read more - members only

There are reports that multiple trucks carrying plants imported from Italy have been delayed by up to 11 days at the border due to a grasshopper-like pest. Read more - members only

B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only